Morag (Mo) McConnell

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Owner at BeConnected

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Overview

Morag (Mo) McConnell is the Founder of BeConnected, a firm that empowers leaders and organizations to navigate complexity and create sustainable change. With over a decade of experience in government grants, regional development, and investment, she excels at forging impactful partnerships. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University.

Outside of her professional work, Mo is deeply committed to her community in Porirua and the Kapiti Coast, particularly her daughters school whānau (an extended family group). She was raised globally by humanitarian parents, which instilled a strong sense of connection and service that she carries into her work and personal life.

She is a certified coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute and is trained in Conversational Intelligence.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

Not Easily Convinced

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Coaching
As the founder of BeConnected, she focuses on coaching leaders to navigate challenges, find clarity, and drive positive change within their organizations.
Sustainable Growth
Her background as Manager of Sustainable Growth Programmes at MPI and current work at BeConnected show a long-standing focus on creating enduring, positive impact for organizations.
Neuroscience in Leadership
Her posts and professional qualifications show a keen interest in applying neuroscience and Conversational Intelligence to improve leadership effectiveness and well-being.

Media Appearances

Morag has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2018
Owner at BeConnected
6-2017 - 3-2018
Manager Sustainable Growth Programmes at Ministry for Primary Industries
12-2015 - 5-2017
Development Manager - Northland at Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
11-2014 - 12-2015
Manager Special Projects and Coordination at MPI - Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ)
12-2013 - 11-2014
Senior Organisational Development Adviser at Ministry for Primary Industries NZ

Education

2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) from Massey University
1999 - 2003
Completed University Entrance from Freyberg High School

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Exp : 11 Location : Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Job Level : N/A Designation : Owner at BeConnected
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Insights For Selling To Morag (Mo)

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Morag (Mo) is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Morag (Mo)

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Morag (Mo) move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Morag (Mo) take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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